Barcelona: Frenkie De Jong sends message to fans after signing
Barcelona are reportedly ‘fearful’ Manchester United will launch a big offer for Frenkie de Jong this summer. The Red Devils will be managed by the midfielder’s old boss Erik ten Hag next season as they look to reel in Liverpool and Manchester City. And that’s made bigwigs at the Nou Camp start to panic.
Manchester United announced on Thursday that Ten Hag will be taking over as manager at the end of the campaign.
And it’s since emerged that the 52-year-old would love a reunion with Barcelona’s De Jong, who he previously managed at Ajax.
Now, Sport say Barcelona are ‘fearful’ that United will make a gigantic offer for the Netherlands international when the transfer window reopens this summer.
The La Liga giants would, in an ideal world, keep the player at the Nou Camp.
But, given their financial situation, Barcelona are ready to head to the negotiating table if United make them an offer they can’t refuse.
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Man Utd transfer news: Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong played under Erik ten Hag at Ajax (Image: GETTY)
And United have since snapped up Eric Bailly and Raphael Varane under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer respectively.
Meanwhile, Ten Hag has been asked how he’ll manage the big egos at Old Trafford.
And he’s insisted he will do everything his own way, saying: “I think so, but I will remain myself in that too.
“I will not change my view on coaching.
Man Utd transfer news: Erik ten Hag will be manager next season (Image: GETTY)
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“The material always determines how you play, but I indicate the requirements that come with it and the standards.
“I tell who has what task and who does not meet it, will be told that, regardless of who it is. I make no concessions in that regard.
“I set requirements in advance about how I want to work. If they aren’t granted, I won’t.
“I am ultimately responsible and accounted for the results. I don’t want to be the sole ruler, I stand for cooperation, but control in transfers is a condition for me.”